Venezuelans to vote in 30 days, Maduro assumes power for now

March 05, 2013|Reuters

CARACAS, March 5 (Reuters) - Venezuelans will vote for a newpresident in 30 days and Vice President Nicolas Maduro willtemporarily assume power following the death on Tuesday of HugoChavez, the foreign minister said.

"The vice president assumes power as the president, andelections will be held in the next 30 days," Foreign MinisterElias Jaua said in televised comments.